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Authors Peter R. Grant and B. Rosemary Grant

A Library and Labyrinth event

2024-10-23 18:00:00 2024-10-23 19:00:00 America/New_York Authors Peter R. Grant and B. Rosemary Grant Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Wednesday, October 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-23 18:00:00 2024-10-23 19:00:00 America/New_York Authors Peter R. Grant and B. Rosemary Grant The Princeton University evolutionary ecology husband and wife team, renowned for the work with Darwin's finches in the Galápagos archipelago, each discuss their recently released memoirs. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

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The Princeton University evolutionary ecology husband and wife team, renowned for the work with Darwin's finches in the Galápagos archipelago, each discuss their recently released memoirs.

About the Books (from the publisher):

Enchanted by Daphne: The Life of an Evolutionary Naturalist is ecologist Peter Grant’s personal account of his remarkable life and career. In this revelatory book, Grant takes readers from his childhood in World War II–era Britain to his ongoing research today in the Galápagos archipelago, vividly describing what it’s like to do fieldwork in one of the most magnificent yet inhospitable places on Earth. This is also the story of two brilliant and courageous biologists raising a family together while balancing the demands of professional lives that would take them to the far corners of the globe.

In 1973, Grant and his wife, Rosemary, embarked on a journey that would fundamentally change how we think about evolution. Over the next four decades, they visited the Galápagos every year to observe Darwin’s famous finches on the remote, uninhabited island of Daphne Major. Documenting how eighteen species have diversified from a single ancestral species, they demonstrated that we could actually see and measure evolution in a natural setting. Grant recounts the blind alleys and breathtaking triumphs of this historic research as he and Rosemary followed in Darwin’s footsteps—and ushered in a new era in ecology.

A wonderfully absorbing portrait of a life in science, Enchanted by Daphne is an unforgettable chronicle of the travels and discoveries of one of the world’s most influential naturalists.

One Step Sideways, Three Steps Forward: One Woman’s Path to Becoming a Biologist   recounts the story of scientist Rosemary Grant’s journey in life and its many detours and sidesteps—not the shortest or the straightest of paths, but one that has led her to the top of evolutionary biology. In this engaging and moving book, Grant tells the story of her life and career—from her childhood love of nature in England’s Lake District to an undergraduate education at the University of Edinburgh through a swerve to Canada and teaching, followed by marriage, children, a PhD at age forty-nine, and her life’s work with Darwin’s finches in the Galápagos islands. Grant’s unorthodox career is one woman’s solution to the problem of combining professional life as a field biologist with raising a family.

Grant describes her youthful interest in fossils, which inspired her to imagine another world, distant yet connected in time—and which anticipated her later work in evolutionary biology. She and her husband, Peter Grant, visited the Galápagos archipelago annually for forty years, tracking the fates of the finches on the small, uninhabited island of Daphne Major. Their work has profoundly altered our understanding of how a group of eighteen species has diversified from a single ancestral species, demonstrating that evolution by natural selection can be observed and interpreted in an entirely natural environment. Grant’s story shows the rewards of following a winding path and the joy of working closely with a partner, sharing ideas, disappointments, and successes.

About the Authors:

Peter R. Grant is the Class of 1877 Professor of Zoology Emeritus at Princeton University. His books include "Ecology and Evolution of Darwin’s Finches" and (with B. Rosemary Grant) "40 Years of Evolution: Darwin’s Finches on Daphne Major Island." 

B. Rosemary Grant is research scholar emerita at Princeton University. She is the author (with Peter R. Grant) of "How and Why Species Multiply" and "40 Years of Evolution: Darwin’s Finches on Daphne Major Island." 


Co-presented by Labyrinth Books and Princeton University Press.


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  • Assistive listening system compatible with personal T-coil-enabled devices (compatible headphones also available for use during programs)
  • English-language subtitles for films (when available)
  • If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request Form.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks | *No Registration |

TAGS: | FallPreview24 | Fall Authors 24 |

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Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Mon, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Presenter Jack Gardner introduces proven communication techniques to support workforce success and effective leadership.
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Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
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Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Wed, Oct 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Wed, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Wed, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
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Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Master calligrapher Michael Shiue teaches the basics of Chinese calligraphy in this six-week course. Registration is required and opens Sept. 16.
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Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Google Meet
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Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
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Thu, Oct 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Thu, Oct 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Two of "TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI" discuss current AI topics as well as their book "AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference."
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Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Deborah Amos and Dalia Sofer discuss Sofer's novel "The Septembers of Shiraz" in advance of the Feb 12. "Healing with Music" performance featuring Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor.
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Fri, Oct 25, 9:45am - 12:30pm
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Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Sat, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Sun, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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This event is full

Sun, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
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Sun, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Participants join a five-week course introducing Latin as a language for reading, writing, and communication and exploring Roman culture.
This event is full

Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
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This event is full

Sun, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea and biscuits while author Ben Yagoda discusses and signs copies of his new book "Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English."

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
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Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to create attention-grabbing print and digital promotional materials, from zines and posters to social media posts and beyond. Registration required.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
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Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author discusses the updated edition of "Rivonia's Children: Nelson Mandela's White Comrades and Their Legacy," first published in 1999 and republished in 2024, with Andrew Russell.

Mon, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Lobby
Library staff lead a walk highlighting forgotten aspects of Princeton's history and sharing favorite stories connected to Princeton’s past. Meet in the lobby; walk will depart at 10 a.m.
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Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Tue, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The true story of how The Washington Post uncovered the details of the Watergate scandal is outlined in this 1976 political thriller. 2 hours, 18 minutes.

Tue, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Princeton Room
All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.

Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author, an economist and lecturer at Princeton University, discusses his award-winning debut novel "For the Blessings of Jupiter and Venus" with Laura Spence-Ash.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet twice monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Sessions held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of the month.

Wed, Oct 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual - Google Meet
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
This event showcases a selection of short films in a range of genres created by Princeton students in grades 6 to 8, organized and curated by students from Princeton High School.

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Discovery Center
Explore Princeton's election history at this drop-in program where the Historical Society of Princeton shares items from its collection, including original ballots, challenger permits and more.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Master calligrapher Michael Shiue teaches the basics of Chinese calligraphy in this six-week course. Registration is required and opens Sept. 16.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Google Meet
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.

Thu, Oct 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Thu, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Panelists discuss how treaty agreements established through wampum belts were upheld—or neglected—both on Lunaapahkiing (present-day New Jersey and surrounding region) and in the Lunaape diaspora.
Register

Fri, Nov 01, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Executive recruiter Janelle Razzino discusses how to "close the deal" after an interview and improve your chances of getting an offer.

Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.
This event is full

Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Create a unique piece of art using Zentangle, a method of drawing using structured shapes with recurring patterns that can help increase focus and decrease stress. Registration required.

Sat, Nov 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Mandarin Chinese for children and their caregivers.

Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
In this family-oriented, bilingual program, explore science with Princeton University Spanish- and English-speaking researchers and engineers.

Sun, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
The author discusses her book "The Last Human Job" with Princeton faculty member Shamus Khan at this book brunch event. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Pastries and coffee/tea will be served.

Sun, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 14-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. Students must already have basic English skills and are expected to attend all 14 sessions. Registration is full.
Register

Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
A gathering to mark the publication of the 69th volume of "US 1 Worksheets," the journal of DVP/US 1 Poets Collective.

Sun, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in Russian for children and their caregivers.

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Mon, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free 12-week course, offered in partnership with Literacy New Jersey, prepares people for the Citizenship Test. Students must have a Green Card and basic English skills. Registration required.
Register

Mon, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Tue, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Tue, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Children in first through fifth grade use their creativity, individually or as a group, to build with Lego bricks. A theme or challenge will be provided for those looking for inspiration.

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Princeton Room
All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.

Tue, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Writers receive constructive feedback at these twice-monthly group sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Nov 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Wed, Nov 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to find information and discover some hidden features of Google. Registration required.

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual - Google Meet
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.

Wed, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Poets Enriqueta Carrington and Carlos Hernández Peña host four discussions based on the "Places We Call Home" Project Reader, highlighting themes and traditions informing Latino poetry. Hybrid.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Master calligrapher Michael Shiue teaches the basics of Chinese calligraphy in this six-week course. Registration is required and opens Sept. 16.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Google Meet
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.

Thu, Nov 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Nov 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Neurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Special Collections, Firestone Library
Reading & Discovery with Princeton University Library Special Collections: Join us at Firestone Library to discuss a book and examine items from the collection tied to themes from the book.

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
A screening of the documentary "Love in the Time of Fentanyl" is followed by panel discussion and Q&A. Part of the Mayors Wellness Campaign.

Fri, Nov 08, 9:45am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Presenter: Jan Goodman

Fri, Nov 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.
This event is full

Fri, Nov 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off-Site - Princeton Garden Theatre
Steven Spielberg's smash hit from 1982 tells the story of Elliott, a boy who helps an extraterrestrial left behind on Earth find his way home. PG. 1 hour, 55 minutes.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Streamline your search for the best preschool or kindergarten for your child at this gathering of faculty and staff from local schools.

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
All sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are welcome to join us for a fun discussion of books and other interests.

Sat, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience. Registration is not necessary.

Sun, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free, 14-week course is held in partnership with LiteracyNJ. Students must already have basic English skills and are expected to attend all 14 sessions. Registration is full.
Register

Sun, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
OnStage Seniors presents 'documentary theater' on the theme of "Give and Take." The performance will include a talk-back, encouraging participants to find common ground through stories told on stage.

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Learn how optimize LinkedIn in your job search. On Zoom. Registration required.
Register

Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their child in a relaxed, fun and social learning space.

Mon, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Princeton Public Library - CoLab Space
Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in elementary through high school. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
This free 12-week course, offered in partnership with Literacy New Jersey, prepares people for the Citizenship Test. Students must have a Green Card and basic English skills. Registration required.
Register

Mon, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions.
Registration opens Saturday, October 12 2024 at 7:00pm

Mon, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.